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A fruity urine smell is normally indicative of Diabetes. The fruity smell is attributed to the presence of ketones in urine.

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The urine of a diabetic patient with ketoacidosis may have a smell of what?

Acetone (nail polish remover), or pear drops. Some people call it a 'fruity' smell. The smell is more easily noticed on the patient's breath than in the urine.


Why do esters have a sweet fruity smell?

Esters have a sweet fruity smell because they contain an oxygen atom that interacts with receptors in our nose, activating our sense of smell. The specific arrangement and types of chemical bonds in esters give them their characteristic fruity aroma.


What kind of smell can you describe?

I can smell my hand lotion. It smells of fruity herbal tea that has no sugar.


Is fruity a taste or smell?

Both. Something can smell like a fruit or it can taste like one.


What smell is produced when alcohol react with organic acid?

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What is an example of a fruity odor?

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Why does your urine smell like urine?

Because urine has urine in it.


Why do you get addicted to napthalene balls?

its fruity smell tempts us to get addicted .


Can the smell of human urine damage your health?

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Can cabbage cause a urine smell?

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What is the natural smell of womens hair?

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